Iloilo City: The Sangguniang Panlungsod on Wednesday passed three separate resolutions commending Ilongga beauty queen Alexie Brooks and honoring the late actresses Nora Aunor and Pilita Corrales.

According to Philippines News Agency, Brooks was commended for winning the Miss Eco International 2025 title during the pageant held in Alexandria, Egypt on April 19. The resolution, authored by Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon, highlighted Brooks' achievements as a source of national pride and inspiration, emphasizing her perseverance, diligence, and dedication-qualities that define every Ilongga woman. Brooks, from Leon, Iloilo, was crowned Miss Iloilo in 2024 and represented the city in the Miss Universe Philippines pageant, where she won the title of Miss Eco International Philippines.

Additionally, two resolutions were passed honoring Aunor and Corrales for their significant contributions to Philippine music, arts, and culture. Ganzon remarked on Aunor's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated figure in Philippine arts, marking her as a timeless role model for all generations. Aunor, a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, passed away at 71 on April 16 and was laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on Tuesday.

Corrales, recognized as Asia's Queen of Songs, was acknowledged for her profound influence on the Philippine music industry, arts, and culture since the 1960s. She passed away on April 12 at the age of 87. The resolution noted that Iloilo City, as a cultural and artistic hub, values the importance of honoring exemplary Filipino icons whose influence extends beyond entertainment into nation-building and collective memory.